Match Recap
The University of North Florida men's soccer squad journeyed to Boca Raton on Thursday, where they met Florida Atlantic in a tightly contested contest that concluded with a 2‑0 defeat.
Junior forward Kaiss Mansouri proved to be the offensive catalyst, striking twice and registering a shot on goal in the 24th minute that tested the Owls' defense.
Fifth‑year midfielder Ugo Bertelli made his debut for the Ospreys, stepping onto the pitch and delivering a shot before halftime, marking his first appearance in the program.
Goalkeeper Iu Pentinat kept the Ospreys in the game early, producing a key save before the break and earning his sixth career start, though the Owls managed to break through after the interval.
Senior forward Geraldo Neto added a shot on goal in the 63rd minute and later missed a penalty in the 78th, a swing that could have altered the scoreline.
Florida Atlantic responded in the second half, scoring twice within a six‑minute span in the 57th and 64th minutes to pull away.
Looking Ahead
The Ospreys will now shift focus to a home matchup against South Florida in Tampa on September 1, a 7 p.m. ET kickoff that will be streamed on ESPN+.